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The sixth race of the 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E season is almost upon us, as the championship gets ready for an inaugural race in Madrid, Spain. The 2026 CUPRA Raval Madrid E-Prix should be an unmissable event with incredible racing for all motorsport fans.
Where does Formula E race in Spain?
Having previously raced in Valencia in the 2020/21 season, with the double-header won by Nyck de Vries on Saturday and marking Jake Dennis’ first Formula E victory on the Sunday, Formula E hasn’t been back since, until now.
With so much interest in Madrid, including the MADRING circuit which will be hosting Formula 1 for the first time later this year, Formula E is first to bring racing to the heart of the Spanish capital.
The Circuito del Madrid Jarama is located in San Sebastián de los Reyes, which is approximately 32 kilometres north of Madrid. Previously home to the Spanish Grand Prix nine times between 1968 and 1981, it has also hosted the Spanish motorcycle Grand Prix on 15 occasions.
It was designed by John Hugenholtz, who was the genius behind circuits such as Suzuka, and Formula E will be using a 3.934km layout with 14 turns.
Formula E has been here before, after the circuit stepped in at the last minute to host pre-season testing in 2024 for Season 11 after devastating flooding impacted large parts of Valencia. The venue and its facilities received very high praise from teams and drivers alike, with lots of compliments about the layout and elevation change experienced over a lap.
Of course, we've not had racing here yet but the Turn 1 hairpin should be a popular spot for race-defining moves, with ATTACK MODE located later on in the lap at Turn 7 at the top of the hill.
What does a lap of Jarama look like?
Here's a handy track guide to show what a lap of this 3.934km circuit looks like.
SCHEDULE: Where, when and how to watch or stream the 2026 CUPRA Raval Madrid E-Prix, Round 6
For Round 6 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, Madrid hosts an E-Prix for the very first time! We’ll be heading to the Circuito del Jarama for a race weekend that promises plenty of action and entertainment, as Spanish driver, Pepe Marti, hopes to put on a show in front of his home crowd on Saturday March 21.
Free Practice 1: Friday 20 March, 16:30 local / 15:30 UTC
Free Practice 2: Saturday 21 March, 08:30 local / 07:30 UTC
Qualifying: Saturday 21 March, 10:40 local / 09:40 UTC
Race: Saturday 21 March, 15:05 local / 14:05 UTC
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